PGA Championship

If Jordan Spieth needs some help with the mental aspect of his game during this pressure-packed week of golf, he knows exactly where to turn.

Michael Phelps is right there for him.

Phelps, a 23-time Olympic gold medalist who knows a thing or two about performing at his best under crushing pressure, spent Thursday following Spieth around Quail Hollow during the first round of the PGA Championship. The 24-year-old Spieth is looking to become the youngest player to win golf's career Grand Slam.

Spieth was thrilled to have Phelps inside the ropes with him.

“He's become a good friend and even a mentor,” Spieth said. “That's pretty awesome to have a mentor like...

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